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Is Hal McRae in the Baseball Hall of Fame?
Hal McRae, whose All-Star career came primarily as a designated hitter, was enshrined into the Royals Hall of Fame in 1989.
How old is Hal McRae?
76 years (July 10, 1945)
Hal McRae/Age
What number was Hal McRae?
11
Facts
| Birthplace | Avon Park, Florida, United States |
|---|---|
| Draft | Drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the sixth round of the June 1965 MLB draft. |
| Last Game | July 17, 1987 |
| Jersey Number | 11 (1973-1987, Kansas City Royals) • 11 (1968-1972, Cincinnati Reds) |
| Position | designated hitter and leftfielder |
Where is Hal McRae now?
| Hal McRae | |
|---|---|
| Hits | 2,091 |
| Home runs | 191 |
| Runs batted in | 1,097 |
| Managerial record | 399–473 |
Who is the owner of the New York Mets?
owner Steve Cohen
New York Mets owner Steve Cohen at Citi Field in February.
How many triples did George Brett have?
137 triples
Brett finished his career with 137 triples, which was good enough for 68th all-time.
Who is the manager of the Royals?
Mike Matheny
Kansas City Royals/Managers
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How many years did Hal McRae play for the Royals?
McRae developed as a consistent designated hitter in the American League. His playing career spanned 23 years, including 14 seasons with Kansas City. He was selected a three-time All-Star, he hit over .300 six times for the Royals and was named Designated Hitter of the Year three times both by The Sporting News and the Associated Press .
When was Hal McRae drafted to the Reds?
McRae was selected by the Reds in the 6th round of the 1965 draft with the 117th overall pick. Then in the pre-1969 offseason, playing winter ball in Puerto Rico, McRae suffered a multiple leg fracture sliding on the basepaths.
What was Hal McRae’s career on base percentage?
McRae did end up leading the AL with a .407 on-base percentage. The following season, he led the majors with 54 doubles.
How did Hal McRae get his leg broken?
Then in the pre-1969 offseason, playing winter ball in Puerto Rico, McRae suffered a multiple leg fracture sliding on the basepaths. In the words of Bill James in The Bill James Historical Baseball Abstract, “Before the accident, McRae was a burner, a center fielder who could fly…after the accident, his speed was major league average.”